Key Takeaways:
- Roberto Mancini has reportedly expressed interest in the Manchester United post if Ruben Amorim departs
- Mancini maintains a close relationship with club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and has met him multiple times
- Manchester United faces a challenging run of fixtures that could put further pressure on Amorim’s position
Mancini Linked with Possible Old Trafford Move
Roberto Mancini, formerly at the helm of Manchester City, has emerged as an unexpected candidate for the Manchester United managerial role should the club’s leadership decide to part ways with Ruben Amorim. As reported by The Sun, Mancini has confided in close associates about this potential scenario.
EXCLUSIVE: Roberto Mancini tells friends he could be shock contender to be next Man Utd manager https://t.co/ffyLFufERS
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 17, 2025
Mancini’s Background and Manchester Connections
The 60-year-old Italian tactician is currently not managing, having stepped down from his position as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national team roughly a year ago. Mancini is said to have a good acquaintance with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, meeting him on several occasions in social environments.
Mancini holds legendary status amongst Manchester City supporters, having halted the club’s 34-year trophy drought by securing the first major silverware of their modern era in 2011. He followed this achievement by winning the Premier League title the subsequent year. After overseeing 191 matches, City relieved him of his duties in 2013. Since then, Mancini has managed at Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Zenit Saint Petersburg, and the Italy national team – leading the Azzurri to a European Championship – before his tenure with Saudi Arabia that lasted just over one year.
Ratcliffe’s Support for Amorim Amid Fixture Run
At present, Ruben Amorim remains in post at Old Trafford. Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently voiced confidence in the Portuguese manager, asserting that Amorim requires three years to yield success with the club. However, continued speculation surrounds his future as each negative result fuels uncertainty. United is approaching a demanding sequence of fixtures, including tests against Liverpool, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham. The club enters this critical period with the spectre of managerial pressure potentially intensifying over the next international break.
